Ultraflex UC 95-OBF Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien page 24

ULTRAFLEX
The steering system is easy to turn
at the dock but becomes hard to turn
when the boat is in motion.
When the steering wheel is turned,
the rod (movable rod cylinders) or
the body (fixed cylinder rod) of the
cylinder do not move.
Leaks from steering system fittings. •
Leaks from the tank plug.
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• The steering wheel is too small. •
• Incorrect setting of the torque
tab.
• Air in oil.
• Air in the system.
• Oil leak.
• Helm mounted upside down.
Bad tightening or low torque of
the fittings.
• Lack of fitting sealant.
WARNING
Never use teflon tape or adhesive
tape on any fitting.
• Bad tightening of the plug.
• The vent plug (black) on the
additional helm is in the lower
position.
• Worn and damaged seal.
• Too high oil level.
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Replace the steering wheel with a
bigger one.
WARNING
Only within the maximum dimen-
sions allowed by the helm.
• Adjust the torque tab.
• Check the oil level and repeat
the bleeding procedure as ex-
plained in this manual.
• Repeat the filling and bleeding
procedure of the system.
• Look for the leak and contact
specialized staff.
• Mount the helm with the filling
hole in up position.
• Tighten the fittings with a maxi-
mum torque of 20Nm (15 in.Ibs).
• Drain and disassemble the steering
system. Remove the fittings and
remove the oil from threads. Put
the sealant on the fittings and
tighten them, install the helm.
WARNING
After this operation it is necessary to
carry out another bleeding.
• Tighten the plug.
• Replace the vent plug (black)
with the plug for the additional
helm kit (silver).
• Replace the plug.
• Follow the procedure to main-
tain the suitable oil level, which
is described in the pump man-
ual.